”Takin A Walk-Music History on Foot”

Meet BLKBOK: An amazing storyteller and a musician who defies categorization inspired by rap and classical music.

Music discovery is one of the joys of The Takin A Walk podcast and this episode is no exception.

Join Host Buzz Knight with BLKBOK, an amazing genre-defying pianist from Detroit Michigan.

BLKBOK is a neoclassical pianist and is unlike anyone you've ever heard.

Born Charles Wilson III his parents introduced him to classical music at an early age and he was hooked on the power of music.

BLKBOK over the years has taken to the road with some of our eras greatest: Rhianna, Justin Timberlake and John Mayer and that experience shaped him as a professional musician.

Check out his story here on Takin A Walk and at https://www.blkbok.com.

The Takin A Walk podcast was listed as one of the top 100 music podcasts to follow in 2023 by Feedspot. Check out the complete list here:

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This Week in Music History-Week of February 20-2023

Join Host Buzz Knight for a look at this week in music history for Feb. 20 2023 on Takin A Walk.

Promo for upcoming episode with neoclassical pianist and storyteller BLKBOX

Promo for upcoming episode with BLKBOX: a man who defies genre categorization. 

 

The man who understands the history and art of songwriting: From Elvis Presley to the present

Bart Herbison is the Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association and he knows it all begins with a song.

This has been his life, from working as a reporter, to his time in radio, to being a correspondent for The Nashville Banner, to his current influential position on behalf of the songwriting community.

Join us on Takin A Walk-Music History on foot.

Gilbert O’Sullivan: A Singer Songwriter and his love for the art of creating music that has connected.

Join us for the episode of Takin A Walk Music History on foot with Gilbert O’Sullivan.

He is a singer songwriter known for multiple chart hits on both sides of the Atlantic.

This week in music history-Feb 13-2023

A quick summary of Takin A Walk-Music History on foot for the week of February 13-2023

Promo for episode coming up with singer songwriter Gilbert O ’ Sullivan

An awesome trip on Takin A Walk-Music History on foot on this upcoming episode with Gilbert O' Sullivan.

Jon Loba: President BMG Music/Nashville: A leading music executive shares his secret sauce regarding culture, strategy and leadership

BMG Nashville President Jon Loba with an insightful and inspiring episode of Takin A Walk.

Jon discusses early mentors, risk taking and leadership skillls in his pursuit of the next big hit on Takin A Walk.

 

Promo/upcoming episode: BMG Nashville Music President Jon Loba: Strategy, Leadership and Trailblazing for the next big hit.

Promo for upcoming episode out later this week with BMG Nashville Music President Jon Loba.

This episode is a fascinating take on a man at the top, leading the charge of one of Music Row's finest companies.

Jon Anderson from the band Yes: A pioneer of progressive rock discusses some of the biggest names in music history.

The unmistakable voice of Jon Anderson on this episode of the Takin A Walk Podcast.

Jon was the lead singer of progressive rock group Yes and currently performs with "The Band Geeks" doing Yes epics and classics.

Here are show notes for the episode.

Takin A Walk is listed on the top 100 list of music podcasts to follow in 2023 by Feedspot.

Jon Anderson Music Journey- Founding Member, And Lead Singer of Yes Band

Survival goes down to music, and music is the healing force of our very being. If you can get to your next level of consciousness about music, that is the survival you need as an artist. It makes you want to make more music. Whether it reaches people or not that’s not the point. It’s about making new music, especially now that the internet has made things easy for us. As a musician, music should never stand still in your consciousness. Get it out there and go to the next level.

 

Join today’s walk with Jon Anderson, an iconic member of Rock Royalty. He’s the founding member and lead singer of the English Progressive Rock Band, Yes.  The Yes band was formed in London in 1968 and has been a popular soundtrack to many of us.

 

In this episode, Jon shares his stepping stones to music discovery since 1968, the great artists he met and worked with along the journey, and his upcoming music show in April 2023.

 

Tune in!

 

Key Highlights from the Show;

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Jon Anderson

[01:31] When Jon realized he was a musician and stuck in the business

[05:22] The first time John heard ‘Sergeant Pepper’ and his reaction   

[06:21] The musical styles in 1968 when Yes was being formed

[08:41] Jon review of a band that influenced him, The Mahavishnu Orchestra

[10:09] Jon’s encounter with Jimi Hendrix

[11:53] How Jon gives tribute to great artists through the music he produces

[16:57] Jon’s favorite places and venues that he still enjoys playing

[18:59] Getting music out of the unconscious level 

[22:38] What Lee Abrams means to Jon and the Yes band

[29:11] Jon's reflections on the loss of Jeff Beck

[30:58] About the show Jon has coming up in April

[32:30] Ending the show

 

Notable quotes

• Every day we keep learning the structure and implementing ideas.
• No matter where you play, the audience is your greatest focus
• If you can get to your next level of consciousness about music, that is the survival thing. It makes you want to make music.
• Music is a healing force.

Connect With Jon Anderson

About Jon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Anderson_discography

 

About the Show

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